Head gasket oil lea.,dealers are repairing very large numbers, recall?

- Linn, MO, USA

First the battery kept draining due to a short within in it and was replaced. Second, the transmission failed and had to be completely overhauled. By the time anyone figured out what was wrong it would not go in reverse. Third, the head gasket is causing an oil leak and needs to be replaced. Other things that just stopped working include the relase for the trunk and back left speaker. This car is a nightmare and something should be done to compensate anyone who still has one.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

Head gasket blown. The car will die when started sometimes going down the road. Dealer does not know what the problem is. Car has been taken in twice for the problem and they cannot find it.

- Pleasant Hill, MO, USA

Vehicle was experiencing problem with excessive loss of engine oil. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. Dealer was not contracted at this time.

- Easton, MA, USA

At 38,000 miles engine head gaskets are leaking oil which could cause the engine to completely shut down.

- Bridgeton, MO, USA

Gasket has oil leak, I had it fixed at mobil gas station the mechanics tould me that this is a problem he sees often on the Neon cars.

- West Hempstead, NY, USA

Head gasket blown and car requires new rotors at 38,500 miles. Obvious defect. I called Chrysler 800 number for recall and warranties and was advised that "Chrysler is aware of the problem and they are dealing with it on a case by case basis". in order for Chrysler to even consider paying for the repair, I have to see an authorized dealer and they will determine what if anything Chrysler will pay for. I have to wait 4 days before I can even get into see an authorized dealer and then it will take another 2-3 days to repair. The car is undrivable and I have no other transportation. Chrysler refuses to pay for a rental car. I call this very poor customer service and I would like Chrysler to be held responsible for the repairs to my car.

- Dayton, OH, USA

I bought my Neon used, supposedly by a dealers wife. I really did not have too many problems until last March, when my engine was leaking oil. My head gasket was replaced and still under my factory warranty. Well last month, my engine was profusely leaking oil when my car was idling. I brought it back to the dealership and they diagnosed the problem as the cam seal as leaking. I believe this was one of the things they replaced last year with the head gasket problem. I would like to note that I put about 6,500 miles per year on my car, none of which are highway and I maintenance my car regularly.

- West Springfield, MA, USA

Head gasket replaced under warranty once. Head gasket leaks again.

- Wind Gap, PA, USA

Blown head gasket.

- Racine, WI, USA

Manufacturer knows the old style head gasket has failed to seal and they came up with new style gasket. But, owners who do not have a warranty have to pay for the repair. Is this right?

- River Edge, NJ, USA

Head gasket failed leaked oil. Chrysler would not cover costs for repair. Virtualy every Neon has this problem needs to be a recall Chrysler pays for some cars but not mine, apparently enough not to force a recall.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

The head gasket on the Plymouth Neons is a major defect it also is a hazard to the enviornment leaking oil. The mechanic said this will leak again on the head gasket because the defect is the head gasket and fixing it is only for a short period in which the head gasket will leak again. We have repaired this for a sum of $650 and will have to be done again according to our mechanic whick says the problem exists with the defect being the head gasket. The mfg. Was contacted and we gained nothing but aggrevation. This is a defect in my eyes seeing that even when this is fixed it will happen again and again because of its improper design. We have heard of numerous complaints about this defect yet the mfg. Is aware of the problem and will not recall because of the major cost envolved. Even when affecting our enviornment. Will nowhich was $650 which will happen within a certain amount of time.

- Brockton Ma, MA, USA

Reported problem to dealer, they said cars was out of warranty, althought the car was only three hundred miles over the warranty, and now at 90,000 the car needs a head gasket again, . the dealer sell a head gasket replacement kit, so their must be a problem with these Neons. Please contact me with the correct answer. Thank you.

- Va Beach, VA, USA

Original equipment engine head gasket failure.

- Centerville, OH, USA

In Sept. Of 1999, engine head gasket was leaking oil. I had to pay to have it replaced because the dealer said it was not under the warranty. The car only had 45,000 miles and is very well maintained. The people at the dealership have been very uncooperative since my three-year warranty expired.

- Kenvil, NJ, USA

Head gasket failed.

- Norwalk, CA, USA

Headgasket failure (am I the first?)who's getting paid to keep this hush hush and no recall on this problem?

- Hernando, MS, USA

The engine gaskets are leaking oil onto the engine block. Dealer has replaced the gaskets prior to this incident.

- Columbia, MO, USA

Engine head gasket has been replaced twice. Rear main seal replaced once due to major leaks

- Lucerne Valley, CA, USA